A unique and "interesting" shop ... but interesting in a good way!…read more To begin, you won't see the name "Tilikum Books" out in the front of the story. Rather - you'll see "Centralia Book Center" hanging from the awning. They also have a large outdoor display of tools and antiques (and the prerequisite display of books). Question not ... you're in the right place. Walking into the store, you are greeted by a very friendly owner or is happy to help you find anything or point you in the right direction. Inside, you'll find an eclectic collection of antique and semi-modern tools, plus a Huge selection of used books. Many aisles and shelves house thousands of books to look through. I didn't have a whole lot of time to browse, as I was on my way to another appointment, but could have easily spend a good amount of time just looking and picking out a number of books and novels to bring home! Plus, at the very reasonable prices, the value was superb! When I have a wee bit more time, and more shelf space at home (LOL) I will stop in again and take my time wandering the store. You should swing by too. I'm almost certain you'll find something worth bringing home with you!!

Used bookstore. The owner has eclectic interests, so he sells a variety of things I.e. local honey,…read moretools and hosts the local chess club.

We stumbled across this gem when we stopped for lunch. We were blown away at the amazing selection…read more It is a fun, quirky space full of curated books to buy at great prices. The baked goods are absolutely delicious. We bought huckleberry muffins. After I finished mine, I wanted at least 3 more. We bought a bag of books but I could have doesn't all day there. We will definitely be back. Chehalis is a destination now thanks to this amazing treasure.

THE best short bread I've ever had. Highly recommend stopping by this gem of a bookstore next time…read moreyou're in town. Wonderful owners and a great variety of books to choose from!

What a wonderful little surprise it was when I stopped inside Book 'N' Brush! Honestly, I had…read morewalked past this shop many times in my wanderings around downtown Chehalis, but I had not yet stopped in. Imagine my surprise when I walked in and saw what I had been missing all this time!! Truthfully, I thought it was more of a craft store than a book store; but I was completely wrong. There are many, many shelves and aisles of books - much more than I thought there would be. Both "parts" of the store, the books and the craft, are plentiful. Book 'N' Brush have a great selection of all genres of books - adults, teens, kids - and it's already great to have these selections in a local store. Physical space side of things - the aisles are wide, the shelves are deep, book covers are displayed, top sellers are spotlighted - everything is easy to see and the store is easy to navigate. The staff was very friendly with me. Checking in when I walked in and then let me wander and look around without being pushy or making me feel like they were hovering over me. Perfect!! All in all, I was very impressed with Book 'N' Brush and will certainly be back. I love book stores, I love local book stores even more, and this is a great one!

Great book store. The folks are very nice and friendly. I bought some little jewelry. The prices on…read morejewelry is really affordable.

This reminds me of one of those old timey Christian bookstores they had pre-Amazon. Lots of light…read morepouring in from the windows, so it's easy to look at all the homey tchotchkes. My favorite area is where all the Bibles are. My SIL wanted a New Living Translation with big lettering. Not only did she find one with a giant font, but she found one that was super giant font and it was the same size as a regular Bible. I got a Bible cover with a handle on the spine so you can easily protect and carry your Bible into church. What a fun place to shop!

Good selection of Bibles and other religious books and everything in between.Great friendly staff.read more

What a great find! I stopped in because of the South Sound Book Crawl and my wallet trembled in…read morefear. They have an amazing curation of new and used books. I was impressed by the special editions they carried and was impressed by their reasonable pricing. My favorite part was seeing all the local authors featured! We have a lot of literary talent in the PNW and it's even better when purchased from a local bookstore. Come when you have plenty of time! I had to rush a bit because I was fitting it in while in the area and I could spend hours here. Each genre is filled with options and there are so, so many. Great service, the staff is really friendly and welcoming.

What attracted me to this bookstore is the fact I saw Bluey on the display. I then came in…read morerealizing this was a bookstore. I usually don't go to bookstore, but I thought this place was actually very neat with all the selections that were available on that day. The upstairs is for children's books, but I really had to dig 'round in the different bins for Peppa Pig as the bookstore manager confirmed Bluey is a more popular character right now because I made a comment that Bluey was everywhere and had its own little display section around the store. Anyway, I was able to walk out with one book for myself to read and other books (Peppa Pig and Bluey) for my daughter to read. Oh, this place sells new and gently used books. You can trade in your old books for store credits from what I remember from my conversation with the store manager. It's a neat store to check out books in my opinion as it isn't overwhelmingly huge like Barnes & Noble. It's cute and quaint. I was rather shocked with the foot traffic that the store was receiving on that Friday morning.

Love this place. Love the resident cats and the staff. They have a lot of very cool books, plus…read morethey can order any book for you as well. Great location, right next to the record store and down the street from the bank; very clever. I would honestly just go back for the cats, the books are a bonus. I love supporting small and independent businesses, check them out in downtown Oly.

there are two cats here, so when u enter and exit, ensure that u close the doors. the cats were…read morechill and just cuddling each other. Got a book for Dillon while I was here with him because it was his birthday. it was $8 for a paperback, which was not too bad. different genres everywhere, especially with the philosophy, theology , and sci-fi ones, which are Dillon's favorite. service was okay. I did not feel really welcomed by them, but it is okay because the cats made it better

It's just an all around lovely place to be. Host an event…read morehere, join an event, pick a book, get a coffee and a snack, relax. This place is so adorable! I used to come here back in college for a group meeting each month and still occasionally will find myself strolling back in for a relaxing time to myself or with friends. Staff sometimes feels like just teens working a first time job, and sometimes staff are chatty and sociable. Never matters tooooo much to me, because, I get it. We were all kids with jobs when we didn't want them. Anyhoo, this small town hidden gem will never fail to impress me. (:

Great place to take the kids to get a book and an ice cream, especially after a nice bike ride…read more Wish they had plain old brewed coffee but there other options are good too especially the London Fog.

Absolutely love this bookstore! I always walk out with so many hidden treasures. The sections are…read morereally well organized/labeled and it's easy to find anything you're looking for; plus lots of stuff you didn't even know you were looking for lol. Especially in the metaphysical realms and the prices are fabulous. One of the owners Bob was working and he made me feel so welcomed. He said that him and his wife Janis own the place and it just made me feel grateful that my money is going to a small business as special as this one. Do yourself a favor and come spend some time here, you will not be disappointed :)

Love the owners, the folks who stop in, the wide variety and selection of books in each topic, and…read morethe overall atmosphere in the store that you can feel very comfortable looking for what books you would enjoy reading or learning more about and do so at a wonderful lower price . The owners /managers are always super helpful, very informed , very interesting, and treat you with great respect , appreciation for your interest in being there and their interest in helping you feel comfortable to look w/o pressure to buy and at same time offer you what you what will help you find what interests and inspires you . I I used to frequent a gigantic bookstore almost daily when i lived in Tucson where there was an ice cream stand next door that it was the perfect place to go while enjoying the ice cream cone. ...but then i ending up reading far more than i would have in those days and i learned so much about topics I topics I never knew existed. That was actually LIFE changing and led me to many more interesting and valuable things after that. When i arrived here i thought this town HAS to have a used book store ...it's vitally important. So I hope it grows to take up almost a block one day....like the one I used to frequent. And a plus would be if we could have an ice parlor next door with the most delicious and natural and from local farms ice creams...(my dream). smile. . There is nothing like a good book ...that your mind wraps itself around and gets so much more involved with, creatively and uniquely with your own individual history and experiences ....that that does something you don't get from watching movies and videos. Although the visuals have their own benefits , reading has ITS own and is an undervalued and wonderfully enriching to the mind and soul experience and something that might be worth exploring more. It uses the brain different to read than to watch a story and it makes more of that become more alive and more imaginative in ways that benefit us with more abilities to do things differently and expand our awareness and consciousness that we would not have thought of or or known about otherwise. So i am inspired to read more and hope more people start having that interest too that we might be more resourceful and creative and relaxed than what too much technology and not enough quiet contemplative reading DOES for the mind and the body too All ages.

Browsers Bookshop is one of those rare places that feels timeless the moment you step inside. A…read morewomen-owned bookstore with a rich history dating back to 1935, it has passed through caring hands over the years while somehow retaining its soul--and you can feel that the instant you cross the threshold. The space is charming, small, and intimate, like slipping into another world where time slows down and curiosity takes over. Shelves are thoughtfully arranged and beautifully organized, making it easy to wander, browse, and actually find what you're looking for--whether you arrive with a title in mind or simply want to be guided by instinct. The selection is outstanding: carefully curated, diverse, and clearly chosen with intention rather than volume. And if you can't find what you're looking for, the knowledgeable staff are right there--warm, approachable, and genuinely passionate about books. Browsers isn't just a bookstore; it's an experience. A place that invites you to linger, explore, and leave with something unexpected in your hands--and a little extra inspiration in your heart. A true Olympia gem. My current read is The Dazzling Paget Sisters by Ariane Bankes.

This is an awesome bookstore! So many books, so hard to choose! I wasn't looking for anything in…read moreparticular so I walked around and read staff reviews of all kinds of different books. I chose 2 books based solely on staff reviews. They also have a variety of gifts, snacks, greeting cards, bookmarks and reusable bags. I'm sure I missed other items they offer, it's a well stocked shop! The staff are very helpful and friendly!